Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said that people in the UK with COVID-19 will no longer be required to self-isolate to contain the spread of the virus. PM Johnson added that he wishes to go further and bring a shift towards learning to live with COVID.

PM Johnson announces plans to scrap COVID self-isolation rule

<p>After staff shortages in the food sector&nbsp;which resulted in bare shelves at supermarkets, an official said Friday that thousands of British food workers will be exempt from self-isolation if they encounter a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A number of important industries have been affected by the rules requiring workers who come into contact with an infected person to stay at home.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;All you need to know about 'pingdemic' gripping Britain</strong></p>

<p>Several sectors are complaining of a "pingdemic" as coronavirus cases rage once again in the UK as users receive notifications when they come into contact with an infected person and are advised to isolate themselves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Environment Secretary George Eustice, more than 10,000 workers are now exempt from rules requiring self-isolation. It&nbsp;includes those working at supermarket depots, dairy factories&nbsp;and bread manufacturing sites.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Keeping our food supplies intact is vital, Eustice said, adding that after high absence rates this week the government has decided to exempt food sector workers.</p>

<p>In the wake of fears of food supply chain delays, British newspapers were awash with photographs of empty supermarket shelves.</p>

<p>Employees will be allowed to continue working at 500 key sites automatically even if the app pings them. However, at their workplace, they will be required to take daily tests.</p>

<p>The government announced late Thursday that the measures would be implemented starting this week.</p>

<p>Recent weeks have seen a spike in cases in the UK largely caused by a highly contagious variant called Delta. However, most virus restrictions were lifted in England on Monday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-launch-daily-covid-19-tests-in-food-sector-to-tackle-pingdemic-399920">UK to launch daily COVID-19 tests in food sector to tackle 'pingdemic'</a></strong></p>

<p>A total of 54,000 cases were reported on Saturday, the highest since January.</p>

<p>At least until August 16, self-isolation for 10 days following notification of contact with a virus case will be required.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After staff shortages in the food sector which resulted in bare shelves at supermarkets, an official said Friday that thousands of British food workers will be exempt from self-isolation if they encounter a COVID-19 case.

After staff shortages in the food sector which resulted in bare shelves at supermarkets, an official said Friday that thousands of British food workers will be exempt from self-isolation if they encounter a COVID-19 case. A number of important industries have been affected by the rules requiring workers who come into contact with an infected person to stay at home. Also read | All you need to know about 'pingdemic' gripping Britain Several sectors are complaining of a "pingdemic" as coronavirus cases rage once again in the UK as users receive notifications when they come into contact with an infected person and are advised to isolate themselves. According to Environment Secretary George Eustice, more than 10,000 workers are now exempt from rules requiring self-isolation. It includes those working at supermarket depots, dairy factories and bread manufacturing sites. Keeping our food supplies intact is vital, Eustice said, adding that after high absence rates this week the government has decided to exempt food sector workers. In the wake of fears of food supply chain delays, British newspapers were awash with photographs of empty supermarket shelves. Employees will be allowed to continue working at 500 key sites automatically even if the app pings them. However, at their workplace, they will be required to take daily tests. The government announced late Thursday that the measures would be implemented starting this week. Recent weeks have seen a spike in cases in the UK largely caused by a highly contagious variant called Delta. However, most virus restrictions were lifted in England on Monday. Also read | UK to launch daily COVID-19 tests in food sector to tackle 'pingdemic' A total of 54,000 cases were reported on Saturday, the highest since January. At least until August 16, self-isolation for 10 days following notification of contact with a virus case will be required. (With inputs from agencies)

UK food sector workers exempt from self-isolation rules

<p>The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic across the world has led to newer ways of staying connected. Due to the pandemic, filming of shows and movies have been stopped nearly in the entire world. So what happens to those reality shows that involved contestants singing in front of a panel of judges and live audience- how would their fate be decided amid the pandemic? Well, reality TV too seems to have shifted to homes.<br />
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The American Idol recently shot an episode with its top 20 finalists where all the contestants performed from their respective homes and judges Bobby Bones, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie provided remote commentary- from their respective homes. The show was hosted by Ryan Seacrest remotely.</p>

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<p>From backyards to living rooms- the top 20 contestants turned their homes into the stage as they performed from the American audience who will now be voting and taking them to the next round.</p>

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The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic across the world has led to newer ways of staying connected. Due to the pandemic, filming of shows and movies have been stopped nearly in the entire world.

The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic across the world has led to newer ways of staying connected. Due to the pandemic, filming of shows and movies have been stopped nearly in the entire world. So what happens to those reality shows that involved contestants singing in front of a panel of judges and live audience- how would their fate be decided amid the pandemic? Well, reality TV too seems to have shifted to homes. The American Idol recently shot an episode with its top 20 finalists where all the contestants performed from their respective homes and judges Bobby Bones, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie provided remote commentary- from their respective homes. The show was hosted by Ryan Seacrest remotely. The show must go on! Who's ready for #IdolAtHome? Coming at you from over 40 different locations! #AmericanIdol — Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) April 27, 2020 × #AmericanIdol makes history tonight! We're excited for you to be apart of this! New episode starts NOW pic.twitter.com/BQDtDjv6ki — Bobby Bones (@mrBobbyBones) April 27, 2020 × From backyards to living rooms- the top 20 contestants turned their homes into the stage as they performed from the American audience who will now be voting and taking them to the next round. First up! @GabrielaKimmy coming at you straight from Florida! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ZIPHMBEE60 — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 27, 2020 × Sources close to the show have stated that the upcoming episodes will all be shot remotely in a similar format.

'American Idol' in time of self-isolation: Top 20 contestants perform from their homes

Self-isolating species that have mastered social distancing

<p>The world might be practicing social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak, but staying locked up in one's home comes with separate sets of challenges especially when you have no help around to do your daily household chores.<br />
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Actress Naomi Watts recently had a meltdown of sorts in her Los Angeles mansion where she has self-isolated herself for the last three weeks. With no housekeeping staff around, Wats is facing a difficult time at home.<br />
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On Tuesday, Watts reached a breaking pint when her printer, vacuum cleaner and dishwasher stopped functioning.<br />
The actress shared her anguish on Instagram by uploading a slow-motion video of herself screaming hysterically as the all the three appliances broke down at the same time.<br />
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The video has Naomi violently flinging her head backward and forwards in a fit of rage as the sound of a lion's roar played in the background.</p>

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<p>Watts is not the first celebrity to have openly talked about the challenges of being self-isolated or in quarantine.<br />
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A few days ago, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-kristen-bell-admits-living-with-partner-in-isolation-can-be-challenging-290381">actress Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard </a>admitted that they were facing challenges while being isolated with their two kids.</p>

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The world might be practicing social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak, but staying locked up in one's home comes with separate sets of challenges especially when you have no help around to do your daily household chores.

The world might be practicing social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak, but staying locked up in one's home comes with separate sets of challenges especially when you have no help around to do your daily household chores. Actress Naomi Watts recently had a meltdown of sorts in her Los Angeles mansion where she has self-isolated herself for the last three weeks. With no housekeeping staff around, Wats is facing a difficult time at home. On Tuesday, Watts reached a breaking pint when her printer, vacuum cleaner and dishwasher stopped functioning. The actress shared her anguish on Instagram by uploading a slow-motion video of herself screaming hysterically as the all the three appliances broke down at the same time. The video has Naomi violently flinging her head backward and forwards in a fit of rage as the sound of a lion's roar played in the background. View this post on Instagram Quarantine Day #756: When your printer, vacuum cleaner and dishwasher all break in the same day.... #ffs 🦠🦖 A post shared by Naomi Watts (@naomiwatts) on Apr 7, 2020 at 11:38am PDT × Watts is not the first celebrity to have openly talked about the challenges of being self-isolated or in quarantine. A few days ago, actress Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard admitted that they were facing challenges while being isolated with their two kids.

Naomi Watts has a meltdown as three appliances in her LA mansion stop functioning

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<p>The popularity of video conferencing app&nbsp;Houseparty&nbsp;has skyrocketed in United Kingdom due to the lockdown imposed in the country.</p>

<p itemprop="headline">From the British royals to the&nbsp;ministers or even Boy George, the app&nbsp;has&nbsp;become the nation's most popular isolation choice.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-hacking-rumour-houseparty-app-offers-1-million-reward-as-evidence-for-sabotage-289720">After hacking rumour, Houseparty app offers $1 million reward as evidence for sabotage</a></strong></p>

<p>As a result the service, which allows up to eight people to share the same chat and hop uninvited between mutual friends’ conversations, has been transformed in the space of a few weeks into a venue where the public stand a chance of inadvertently bumping into notable figures.</p>

<p>At least four serving British cabinet ministers are on the app, including health secretary Matt Hancock, currently self-isolating with coronavirus.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quarantine-together-new-dating-app-links-you-to-new-people-but-only-if-you-wash-hands-289419" hreflang="en">Quarantine Together: New dating app links you to new people, but only if you wash hands!</a></strong></p>

<p>Keir Starmer, the frontrunner to become the next Labour leader this weekend, has also been spotted on the service, along with many Labour frontbenchers.</p>

<p>Users also found Culture Club frontman Boy George using the app to combat virus blues.</p>

<p>Downloads of the application rose from an average of 130,000 in&nbsp;mid-February to 2 million a week in the middle of March, according to Apptopia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/social-distancing-appears-to-have-slowed-coronavirus-spread-says-study-289684" hreflang="en">Social distancing appears to have slowed coronavirus spread, says study</a></strong></p>

<p>The app has been around for about four years but was picked up last year by Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game Fortnite.</p>

<p>Online rumours had emerged on Monday that the Spotify, Netflix and even bank accounts accounts of customers got hacked after downloading the application.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the app's owner announced&nbsp;a reward of $1 million&nbsp;for providing a proof regarding its involvement in&nbsp;a commercial smear campaign.</p>

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The popularity of video conferencing app Houseparty has skyrocketed in United Kingdom due to the lockdown imposed in the country. From the British royals to the ministers or even Boy George, the app has become the nation's most popular isolation choice.

The popularity of video conferencing app Houseparty has skyrocketed in United Kingdom due to the lockdown imposed in the country. From the British royals to the ministers or even Boy George, the app has become the nation's most popular isolation choice. Also read: After hacking rumour, Houseparty app offers $1 million reward as evidence for sabotage As a result the service, which allows up to eight people to share the same chat and hop uninvited between mutual friends’ conversations, has been transformed in the space of a few weeks into a venue where the public stand a chance of inadvertently bumping into notable figures. At least four serving British cabinet ministers are on the app, including health secretary Matt Hancock, currently self-isolating with coronavirus. Also read: Quarantine Together: New dating app links you to new people, but only if you wash hands! Keir Starmer, the frontrunner to become the next Labour leader this weekend, has also been spotted on the service, along with many Labour frontbenchers. Users also found Culture Club frontman Boy George using the app to combat virus blues. Downloads of the application rose from an average of 130,000 in mid-February to 2 million a week in the middle of March, according to Apptopia. Also read: Social distancing appears to have slowed coronavirus spread, says study The app has been around for about four years but was picked up last year by Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game Fortnite. Online rumours had emerged on Monday that the Spotify, Netflix and even bank accounts accounts of customers got hacked after downloading the application. However, the app's owner announced a reward of $1 million for providing a proof regarding its involvement in a commercial smear campaign. We are investigating indications that the recent hacking rumors were spread by a paid commercial smear campaign to harm Houseparty. We are offering a $1,000,000 bounty for the first individual to provide proof of such a campaign to bounty@houseparty.com. — Houseparty (@houseparty) March 31, 2020 ×

How the Houseparty app has become UK's platform to socialise?

<p>UK's Prince Charles is no longer in quarantine. The eldest son and heir of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had shown mild symptoms of coronavirus last week and had tested positive but his office stated that he is no longer in quarantine.</p>

<p>In Britain, strict measures have been put in place to limit close-contact transmission.<br />
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"Clarence House has confirmed today that, having consulted with his doctor, the Prince of Wales is now out of self-isolation," it said in a statement.<br />
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The Prince, in the early weeks of March, had interacted several dignitaries and film celebrities at various events include Monaco's Prince Albert II who also has tested positive for coronavirus.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-charles-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-288441">The 71-year-old prince,</a> whose age put him among the most-risk category for the disease, is said to be in good health and abiding by government health guidelines. His wife, Camilla Parker Bowles had tested negative for the virus.</p>

<p>Both were seen in video footage last Thursday joining in nationwide applause for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals dealing with the outbreak.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/timeline-prince-charles-met-queen-elizabeth-pierce-brosnan-just-13-days-back-288466">Timeline: Prince Charles met Queen Elizabeth, Pierce Brosnan just 13 days back</a></p>

<p>Royal officials announced last Wednesday that Charles was in self-isolation at the queen's sprawling Balmoral estate in northeast Scotland. He tested positive last Tuesday. Clarence House said doctors believe Charles became contagious on March 13 -- a day after last meeting his mother.</p>

<p>He had interacted with the Queen last on March 12. The Queen is said to be doing fine and has shifted out of London for the time being.</p>

<p>The 93-year-old queen has been staying with her 98-year-old husband Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, 640 miles (820 kilometers) south of Balmoral, since March 19.</p>

<p>Given their age -- and Prince Philip's stay in hospital at Christmas -- the prince's diagnosis prompted questions about their potential exposure to the virus.But Buckingham Palace said the queen was "in good health", and her husband was not present when she last saw Charles.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 55, has also tested positive for the virus and is currently in self-isolation, as is his chief adviser Dominic Cummings, and two other cabinet ministers.</p>


UK's Prince Charles is no longer in quarantine. The eldest son and heir of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had shown mild symptoms of coronavirus last week and had tested positive but his office stated that he is no longer in quarantine.

UK's Prince Charles is no longer in quarantine. The eldest son and heir of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had shown mild symptoms of coronavirus last week and had tested positive but his office stated that he is no longer in quarantine. In Britain, strict measures have been put in place to limit close-contact transmission. "Clarence House has confirmed today that, having consulted with his doctor, the Prince of Wales is now out of self-isolation," it said in a statement. The Prince, in the early weeks of March, had interacted several dignitaries and film celebrities at various events include Monaco's Prince Albert II who also has tested positive for coronavirus. The 71-year-old prince, whose age put him among the most-risk category for the disease, is said to be in good health and abiding by government health guidelines. His wife, Camilla Parker Bowles had tested negative for the virus. Both were seen in video footage last Thursday joining in nationwide applause for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals dealing with the outbreak. Timeline: Prince Charles met Queen Elizabeth, Pierce Brosnan just 13 days back Royal officials announced last Wednesday that Charles was in self-isolation at the queen's sprawling Balmoral estate in northeast Scotland. He tested positive last Tuesday. Clarence House said doctors believe Charles became contagious on March 13 -- a day after last meeting his mother. He had interacted with the Queen last on March 12. The Queen is said to be doing fine and has shifted out of London for the time being. The 93-year-old queen has been staying with her 98-year-old husband Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, 640 miles (820 kilometers) south of Balmoral, since March 19. Given their age -- and Prince Philip's stay in hospital at Christmas -- the prince's diagnosis prompted questions about their potential exposure to the virus.But Buckingham Palace said the queen was "in good health", and her husband was not present when she last saw Charles. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 55, has also tested positive for the virus and is currently in self-isolation, as is his chief adviser Dominic Cummings, and two other cabinet ministers.

Prince Charles is now out of virus isolation: Reports

<p>'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot along with some of her famous friends recreated John Lenon's classic 'Imagine' on Instagram for millions of their fans across the world.<br />
<br />
Gadot posted a video where she can be seen talking about her six days of self-quarantine and how the isolation has led her to feel "philosophical" about the global nature of the pandemic.<br />
<br />
In the video clip, the 34-year-old actor said she was inspired by a viral video from Italy, where the entire country is on lockdown, and an Italian man played 'Imagine' on his trumpet to his neighbours.<br />
<br />
Gadot then goes on to sing the opening lines of John Lenon's classic 'Imagine' and is later joined by numerous actors including Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Sarah Silverman, James Marsden, Kristen Wiig, and Amy Adams.</p>

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<p>The three-minute video also includes stars like Jamie Dornan, Leslie Odom Jr, Zoe Kravitz and more and ends with Gadot singing the closing lines of the song.<br />
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The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has led to a lockdown of many cities across the world and celebrities are using their clout on social media to spread awareness around it.<br />
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Musicians like Chris Martin, John Legend, Pink and Keith Urban have even live-streamed concerts for their fans - giving them a first of a kind experience at home.</p>


'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot along with some of her famous friends recreated John Lenon's classic 'Imagine' on Instagram for millions of their fans across the world.

'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot along with some of her famous friends recreated John Lenon's classic 'Imagine' on Instagram for millions of their fans across the world. Gadot posted a video where she can be seen talking about her six days of self-quarantine and how the isolation has led her to feel "philosophical" about the global nature of the pandemic. In the video clip, the 34-year-old actor said she was inspired by a viral video from Italy, where the entire country is on lockdown, and an Italian man played 'Imagine' on his trumpet to his neighbours. Gadot then goes on to sing the opening lines of John Lenon's classic 'Imagine' and is later joined by numerous actors including Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Sarah Silverman, James Marsden, Kristen Wiig, and Amy Adams. View this post on Instagram We are in this together, we will get through it together. Let’s imagine together. Sing with us ❤ All love to you, from me and my dear friends. #WeAreOne ....... #KristenWiig #JamieDornan @labrinth @james_marsden @sarahkatesilverman @eddiebenjamin @jimmyfallon @natalieportman @zoeisabellakravitz @siamusic @reallyndacarter @amyadams @leslieodomjr @pascalispunk @chrisodowd @hotpatooties #WillFerrell @markruffalo @norahjones @ashleybenson @kaiagerber @caradelevingne @anniemumolo @princesstagramslam A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on Mar 18, 2020 at 4:49pm PDT × The three-minute video also includes stars like Jamie Dornan, Leslie Odom Jr, Zoe Kravitz and more and ends with Gadot singing the closing lines of the song. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has led to a lockdown of many cities across the world and celebrities are using their clout on social media to spread awareness around it. Musicians like Chris Martin, John Legend, Pink and Keith Urban have even live-streamed concerts for their fans - giving them a first of a kind experience at home.

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